University of Massachusetts Lowell - Sojourn / Knoll Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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DEAN MARGUERITE L. GOURVILLE Our Assistant Conductor Why have you chosen the Symphony as your theme? Could it be that this musical composition which usually has four movements reminds you of the tem- po of your four years at college? First Movements sound happy and complacent — Allegro; Second Movements often have a quiet intensity and an atmosphere of tenseness and of melancholy — Andan te; Third Movements are beautifully clear and simple in structure with the middle section moderating the tempo — Minuet; Final Movements have occasional out- bursts but mostly note seriousness and drama — Finale. Remember that the final movement of a symphony may take the mood dic- tated by the composer - - but is usually brilliant in style. [7]

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PRESIDENT DANIEL J. O ' LEARY Our Conductor Confucius once wrote : A good singer makes others follow his tune and a good educator makes others follow his ideal. For in teaching, it is the learning that counts, not the teacher; the music, not the musician; the student, not the College. Baton in hand, we have con- ducted you through the symphony of Col- lege years. Soon this performance will be over. But the music itself is immortal and the search for truth and knowledge never ending. So we trust that your eudaemonic quest may continue long after Com- mencement ends, when you leave us as Vergil left Dante, to proceed toward a region where our guidance can avail you no further. [6

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PROFESSOR DeMERRITTE A. HISCOE Our Concert Master Little did I think four years ago that I would have a hand in developing that enthusiastic dynamic group of individual- ists who invited me to be their advisor into the fine symphonic organization which we now have. It has taken sacrifice by all of us. There have been drudging re- hearsals, laborious effort and discords aplenty, but these have been more than offset by your willingness to work, in- tense interest, and above all the great talent with which you have been so gener- ously endowed. This is our final performance. We know it is good for we have built well. We have learned to face our problems here in the true spirit of a great orchestra; each mem- ber an individualist and fine performer in his own right but recognizing the neces- sity for working together as a team for the last great production. In doing this we have fulfilled the most exacting re- quirement of our American democratic philosophy. The success of our country depends upon the skill and talent of its individual citizens, but they must work to- gether as a great team in order to survive. After this performance your orchestra will be disbanded and you will join new organizations throughout the country. May I earnestly recommend that you continue to develop your personal talents but give your greatest loyalty, even your life if necessary, to that vast orchestra which is struggling to produce the Ameri- can Dream. We shall miss you here at Lowell, I above all the rest; and you will miss us too. You have enriched our school with your talent, your spirit and your hap- piness. America will be richer also with you among its citizens. [8]